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limitary

[ lim-i-ter-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

limitary

/ ˈlɪmɪtərɪ; -trɪ /

First recorded in 1610–20; limit + -ary

He was reminded, however, that his power was limitary, and that he would not be allowed to exceed it.

It is an infinite, an indistinct, where each consciousness defines and sets a limitary form.

In literature and science the Greek intellect followed no beaten track, and acknowledged no limitary rules.

The adopted name is often extra-limitary to the tribe by which it was given.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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